The fall of the Assad dynasty after 54 years in power, and the winding up of the Baath party, was a major setback for both Russia and Iran, which invested heavily in Bashar’s survival as he reeled ...

India, the largest contributor to UN peacekeeping forces, mourns the recent loss of Brigadier Amitabh Jha in the Golan ...

The past year brought thousands of deaths, regional conflict, indictments and accusations of ethnic cleansing and genocide.

Despite criticism over conduct of Gaza war, some see new opportunities.

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), a United States-based nonprofit group, has said at least 141 journalists and ...

Israel’s defense minister has confirmed that Israel assassinated Hamas’ top leader last summer and is threatening to take ...

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has brought relative calm in northern Israel, but the road to recovery is long.

Pope Francis appealed for weapons to be laid down in global conflicts and for the reconciliation between enemies in a ...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli troops will remain in Syrian territory indefinitely, blurring the border with ...

The incoming U.S. administration should be cautious about involving Mr. Macron or France in restoring some semblance of order ...

Protests erupted in Christian neighborhoods of the Syrian capital Damascus after a Christmas tree was set on fire in another ...

Rebel forces in Syria are building a transitional government after toppling the regime of President Bashar Assad in a ...